Maintenance Mechanic Lead

Jobot; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) matching

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Paid time off

Vision insurance

Annual/Performance Bonuses

Life insurance

Employee discount

Health savings account

Job summary

Jobot seeks a hands-on Industrial Maintenance Lead for Vernon, CA, to oversee electrical, mechanical, and PM programs and mentor technicians in a large food manufacturing facility.

You will troubleshoot 480V 3-phase systems, lead CMMS-driven PMs, and ensure safe, compliant plant operations while partnering with production, QA, and sanitation teams.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of industrial maintenance experience in food or manufacturing environments.
• Strong expertise in electrical troubleshooting (480V, 3-phase, PLCs, sensors, motors, VFDs).
• Solid understanding of mechanical systems, including pneumatics and hydraulics.
• Experience leading or mentoring other maintenance techs.
• Ability to read schematics, blueprints, and electrical diagrams.
• Strong understanding of PM programs and CMMS usage.
• Bilingual English/Spanish preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform and lead troubleshooting, diagnosis, and repair of electrical, mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems.
• Coordinate and execute scheduled PMs and work orders using CMMS.
• Provide technical guidance and hands‑on training to maintenance techs.
• Maintain and repair facility equipment, including motors, conveyors, control panels, packaging machines, and refrigeration support systems.
• Collaborate with production, QA, and sanitation teams to minimize downtime and support production goals.
• Ensure all work is performed in compliance with OSHA, USDA, and food safety standards.
• Maintain accurate records of repairs, PMs, and equipment logs.
• Support installation and commissioning of new equipment or plant upgrades.

Skills

Electrical troubleshooting

PLCs

VFDs

Mechanical systems

Mentoring

CMMS

Reading schematics

Bilingual English/Spanish

Tools

CMMS

Job description

Industrial Maintenance Lead - West Coast leader of protein manufacturing -Vernon,ca

Salary: $33 - $41 per hour

A bit about us:

We are a leading food manufacturing company with a long history of producing high-quality food products for over 75 years. Our commitment to quality and innovation has allowed us to maintain a strong reputation in the industry as being one of the largest food processors on the west coast. We offer a wide range of food products, all made from the freshest ingredients and processed using the latest technology.

As a company that values its employees, we provide a supportive work environment that encourages personal and professional growth. We offer competitive compensation packages, health benefits, and opportunities for career advancement.

Why join us?

• Incredible advancement opportunites with a leader in the food/beverage industry for over 70 years
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Vision insurance
• Annual/Performance Bonuses

Job Details

Position Summary: We are seeking a hands‑on Maintenance Mechanic Lead to oversee and execute critical maintenance functions across our production facility. This role will focus heavily on electrical troubleshooting, leading preventive maintenance (PM) programs, and mentoring junior technicians to ensure safe, efficient, and reliable plant operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform and lead troubleshooting, diagnosis, and repair of electrical, mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems.
• Coordinate and execute scheduled PMs and work orders using CMMS.
• Provide technical guidance and hands‑on training to maintenance techs.
• Maintain and repair facility equipment, including motors, conveyors, control panels, packaging machines, and refrigeration support systems.
• Collaborate with production, QA, and sanitation teams to minimize downtime and support production goals.
• Ensure all work is performed in compliance with OSHA, USDA, and food safety standards.
• Maintain accurate records of repairs, PMs, and equipment logs.
• Support installation and commissioning of new equipment or plant upgrades.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of industrial maintenance experience in food or manufacturing environments.
• Strong expertise in electrical troubleshooting (480V, 3-phase, PLCs, sensors, motors, VFDs).
• Solid understanding of mechanical systems, including pneumatics and hydraulics.
• Experience leading or mentoring other maintenance techs.
• Ability to read schematics, blueprints, and electrical diagrams.
• Strong understanding of PM programs and CMMS usage.
• Bilingual English/Spanish preferred.

Jobot is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide an inclusive work environment that celebrates diversity and all qualified candidates receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (40 and over), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, and local laws. Jobot also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. It is Jobot’s policy to comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions.